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Minot Parks will host a Soggy Doggy Pool Paw-ty on Monday, Sept.

7, from 6-8 p.m. at Roosevelt Park Pool, offering free access and one final summer splash for local dogs (a current rabies vaccination proof is required).

Country star Dolly Parton, named an honorary citizen after her 1978 Minot performance, died on Tuesday, Aug.

25, and her ongoing Imagination Library now sends books to 1,900 local children each month. Governor Kelly Armstrong ordered flags at half-staff until sunset Tuesday, Sept. 1 + residents honor her legacy.

Minot High School Class of 1966 will hold its 60th reunion starting Friday, Aug.

28 at the Clarion Hotel with social pictures — a bus tour on Saturday across key school sites and a Sunday church service at Scandinavian Heritage Park will follow.

Eagles Wings Church will host its first Latin Fest on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Minot. The free event will feature vendors, art, food from diverse Hispanic countries + live dance performances to celebrate Hispanic heritage month.

Country music artist Chloe Raye, inspired by Dolly Parton, sang Jolene at NDSU on Wednesday and will return Friday for a street dance celebrating the Union Silos art project in Minot.

Minot fans remember Dolly Parton’s show at the Minot Auditorium on July 30, 1978 during her rise to fame.

Local witness Joelle Goldade recalled meeting her backstage + city council president John Gefroh honored the singer with a plaque and a respectful kiss on the cheek.

A study shows the aviation industry contributed nearly $3.6B to the state's economy.

Presenters reported Tuesday, Aug. 25 that Minot Air Force Base generated $651M & Minot International Airport added $171M in benefits, boosting jobs & revenue in the region.

Minot State University welcomed its first freshman class Tuesday in its new innovation engineering program in the lower level of the Gordon B.

Olson Library, featuring modern classrooms, faculty offices & a collaborative space. University leadership said enrollment nearly doubled expectations and renovations will complete by mid-September.

Luffy's family, grieving after their lost dog's tragic death at a local kennel, is urging city staff to review and tighten regulations to improve pet safety, and the proposed ordinance changes will be discussed with the council soon.

During Aug.-24-26, the Airstream Club International Rally held its fifth blood drive in Minot and nearly 170 units were donated by 200 donors to help local hospitals.

The event underscored the community spirit and Airstreamers’ commitment to give back.

In 2025, Minot High football missed the playoffs for only the third time in 29 years.

This result sets the stage for a fresh challenge as the team prepares for Kickoff ’26.